VML acquires Studiocom

3 November, 2005

VML, a WPP company based in Kansas City, Missouri, and one of the world’s leading marketing technology companies, announced today that it acquired 80% of the outstanding stock of Studiocom, an Atlanta-based digital marketing agency. An industry innovator, Studiocom is a creative-driven agency specializing in online product launch and branded entertainment. It has also developed a proprietary online multi-player gaming platform that delivers interactive brand experiences for Fortune 500 clients.

According to Matt Anthony, VML CEO, the opportunity to acquire Studiocom made perfect sense for VML. "VML has grown into one of the largest and most innovative digital marketing companies in the world today," said Anthony. "To maintain our leadership position, we’re constantly looking for technical and creative innovation to ensure we continue to bring our clients the latest and most effective digital marketing solutions. Studiocom is a technically strong and highly creative agency with a like-minded approach and a reputation for excellence. We’re delighted to welcome them to the VML and WPP family."

Studiocom will operate as an independent unit, headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Los Angeles and Bogotá, Colombia. Studiocom employs more than 55 people.

Juan Pablo Gnecco, Studiocom’s founder and CEO adds, "We are honored and thrilled to have been selected to join VML and the WPP group. In addition to sharing like-minded core values, we admire VML's success in integrating marketing-based creativity with best-in-class technology design and infrastructure. This exciting step will allow Studiocom to broaden its range of services for our Fortune 100 clients. As interactive becomes increasingly important in the marketing mix, VML and WPP can tap into Studiocom's passion for creating engaging brand experiences."